Nigerian National Museum

The Nigerian National Museum is a national museum of Nigeria, located in the city of Lagos. The museum has a notable collection of Nigerian art, including pieces of statuary and carvings and archaeological and ethnographic exhibits.[1] Of note is a terra-cotta human head known as the Jemaa Head (c. 900 to 200 BC), part of the Nok culture. The piece is named after Jema'a, the village where it was uncovered.[2] It is located at Onikan, Lagos Island.

Nigerian National Museum
View of the museum's exterior
Established1957
LocationOnikan, Lagos Island, city of Lagos
CollectionsNigerian art, including pieces of statuary and carvings and archaeological and ethnographic exhibits
FounderKenneth Murray

History

The museum was founded in 1957 by the English archaeologist Kenneth Murray.[3][4] It also has educated many Nigerians, Englishmen, and tourists on the history and culture of the country Nigeria.

  • Benin mask; ivory
  • Bronze ceremonial pot; 9th century; from Igbo-Ukwu
  • Bronze ceremonial vessel in form of a snail shell; 9th century; from Igbo-Ukwu
  • Bronze ornamental staff head; 9th century; from Igbo-Ukwu
  • Bronze pot; 9th century; from Igbo-Ukwu
  • Bronze pot; 9th century; from Igbo-Ukwu
  • Cresentric bowl; bronze; 9th century; from Igbo-Ukwu
  • Bronze intricate ornamental staff head; 9th century; from Igbo-Ukwu
  • Intricate bronze ceremonial pot; 9th century; from Igbo-Ukwu
  • the car in which Murtala Mohammed was assassinated

See also

References
  1. Nations Encyclopedia
  2. Atwood, Roger. "The Nok of Nigeria". Archaeology. Archaeological Institute of America. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
  3. Adio, Segun (12 February 2011). "History on display at the National Museum". National Mirror. Retrieved 30 May 2011.
  4. Robson, Emily (April 2010). "Featured Artist: Benedict (Ben) Chukwukadibia Enwonwu". University of Chichester. Retrieved 30 May 2011.

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